The Manager Internal Audit position is an integral part of Room to Read Finance & Legal Department and based in Delhi, India. Manager Internal Audit will play a pivotal role in providing assurance and advisory services, ensuring the integrity of our operations, identifying areas for improvement in systems and processes, enhancing governance, and ensuring compliance with the organization’s policies and the regulatory requirements of all entities of Room to Read and Global Project Partner. Key Objectives of this role include:
Conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and operational and governance processes.
Assess compliance with applicable local laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Develop accurate and timely internal audit reports with objective of adding value to the stakeholders.
Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure adequate remedial actions.
Leverage technology to enhancing the scope and effectiveness of audits.
Collaborate and build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing, including IIA Standards, industry trends, and technology enhancements.
Develop draft annual internal audit plans using audit software, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
Collect, analyze and interpret data from various systems and sources to identify trends, patterns, exceptions and insights for sample selection.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for processes within the audit scope, the reliability and integrity of financial and management information, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable local regulations.
Support in investigation of potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities as needed by the management.
Prepare clear, concise, and timely draft audit reports that communicate findings and recommendations to the management.
Track and monitor the implementation of agreed management action plans in audit software.
Leverage the audit software and develop periodic reports on the status of management action plan implementation and internal audit activities.
Gaining in-depth understanding of the compliance monitoring system and processes.
Conduct continuous audits for applicable system and processes and developing quarterly reports leveraging Finance and Accounting Systems.
As Lead Auditor, supervise and mentor other auditors participating in the audit.
Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training, and sharing information gained with applicable colleagues.
Learn other automated systems within the organization and leverage this knowledge to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process.
Collaborate with focal points of audited entities to understand their operations and control environments.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including the management team and process owners of the audited entity.
Collaborate with external auditors, service providers, and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance assessments.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor and the Vice President Finance.
Professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CA (Chartered Accountant) or CISA (Certified Information System Auditor) or Cost Accountants.
6-7 years with 3-4 years’ experience in internal auditing
Strong understanding of internal audit and accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Proficiency in using audit software.
Proficiency in data analysis, system audit and data visualization.
Experience in executing audit plans and evaluating internal control systems.
Proficiency in preparing clear, concise, and timely audit reports.
Strong verbal and written communication including interviewing skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and industry practices.
Strong appreciation of cultural sensitivity and diversity.
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced degree or certification in AI, Project Management, IT Audits, Risk Management or a related field.
Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with data analytics.
Working knowledge of financial analytics techniques.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience working or volunteering in a non-profit organization focused on maintaining high-quality work and low overhead.
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.
Child Protection Principles
Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles
Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.
About Room to Read:
Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.
We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.
Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.
